Emery Flats is a 200-unit, two-building, apartment community located in Woburn, MA.  The site is situated between intricate wetlands and Interstate 93.  Working closely together, CUBE 3’s architecture and interiors teams had the opportunity to define the overall experience by embracing the challenging site conditions.  From the pedestrian bridge that spans the wetlands and links the two buildings together, to the sky-lounge overlooking the adjacent building’s courtyard, both buildings are able to stand alone while developing a strong community relationship in one fluid design.  Blurring the lines between inside and outside space, the site and the architecture exist as one.  

Opposing towers clad in a porcelain rain screen system define the project and visually connect the two buildings across the bridge and wetland space.   The innovative color palette and material selections create a compelling and personal resident experience that balances integrated community spaces and allows residents to find private contemplative areas.

The interior spaces feature cutting-edge luxury finishes to relate back to the overall contemporary design approach. Exposed structural steel, back lit stone and metal wrapped elements paired with natural woods, tiles, and glazing throughout the amenity space creates a truly unique experience. Blending sleek and modern materials with industrial contributes to the unique feel and creates a nod to Woburn’s rich history in the leather industry. 

The amenities include a club room, lounge, and community kitchen distinguished from the laid back gaming area by way of a dual sided fireplace.  There is also a fitness center equipped with state-of-the- art cardio and resistance training equipment and indoor/outdoor yoga studio.  A sky lounge in the opposing building overlooks the scenic topography below and provides views of the courtyard and pool area.

The 224,000 sf luxury, multifamily community was completed in late 2019. The development is comprised of two buildings of five floors each, one with four floors over podium parking below. The unit mix includes studios, one, two, and three bedroom apartments spread across both buildings. There are 150 market-rate units and 50 affordable units.